Written question asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 September 2025. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Monday, 15 September 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Shingles: Vaccination
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Merron on 9 April (HL6370), what progress have they made towards establishing a timeline for implementing the recommended shingles vaccination expansion; and, if a timeline is not yet in place, what factors are under review; and when a decision on the implementation timeline is expected.
- Answer
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The Department continues to consider the advice provided by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation on eligibility for the shingles vaccination programme for adults aged 80 years old and over. Factors under review include, and are not limited to, supply, financial considerations including cost-effectiveness and affordability, and clinical considerations including vaccine effectiveness. Currently, there are no further updates to share on timelines.
Secondary information
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- HL10143
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Vaccination Shingles
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